Target Corporation (TGT)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Feb 1, 2025 | Nov 2, 2024 | Aug 3, 2024 | May 4, 2024 | Feb 3, 2024 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 29, 2022 | Oct 30, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | Jan 30, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 | May 2, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 5.08% | 5.34% | 5.34% | 4.83% | 4.79% | 4.12% | 3.85% | 21.54% | 38.58% | -8.60% | 9.22% | 8.62% | 8.30% | 14.56% | 11.78% | 10.22% | 5.96% | 14.53% | -3.78% | -24.87% |
| Operating profit margin | 5.23% | 5.55% | 5.71% | 5.34% | 5.34% | 4.70% | 4.38% | 3.52% | 3.54% | 4.42% | 5.37% | 7.43% | 8.44% | 8.41% | 8.64% | 8.66% | 7.06% | 6.73% | 5.90% | 5.01% |
| Pretax margin | 4.94% | 5.25% | 5.41% | 5.00% | 4.95% | 4.28% | 3.93% | 3.10% | 3.15% | 4.06% | 5.02% | 7.08% | 8.41% | 8.35% | 8.03% | 8.02% | 5.99% | 5.55% | 5.32% | 4.40% |
| Net profit margin | 3.84% | 4.07% | 4.19% | 3.89% | 3.87% | 3.41% | 3.14% | 2.50% | 2.56% | 3.18% | 3.93% | 5.50% | 6.56% | 6.57% | 6.33% | 6.34% | 4.72% | 4.36% | 4.18% | 3.48% |
Based on the provided data, the gross profit margin of Target Corporation has shown fluctuation over the past few years, with a notable increase from negative percentages to positive percentages, reaching a peak of 38.58% in January 2023, and then gradually declining to 5.08% in February 2025.
The operating profit margin, which indicates the efficiency of the company's core operations, has also experienced variations. It peaked at 8.66% in May 2021 and has since stabilized around 5% to 6%, ending at 5.23% in February 2025.
The pretax margin, representing the percentage of each dollar of revenue that results in pre-tax profit, has followed a similar trend to the operating profit margin. It peaked at 8.41% in January 2022 and decreased to 4.94% in February 2025.
Lastly, the net profit margin, which reveals the percentage of revenue that translates into net income, has seen fluctuations similar to the other profitability ratios. It reached a high of 6.56% in January 2022, then decreased to 3.84% by February 2025.
In summary, Target Corporation's profitability ratios have displayed variability over the years, with periods of growth followed by stabilization or slight declines. It is essential for the company to continue monitoring and managing these ratios effectively to sustain profitability in the future.
Return on investment
| Feb 1, 2025 | Nov 2, 2024 | Aug 3, 2024 | May 4, 2024 | Feb 3, 2024 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 29, 2022 | Oct 30, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | Jan 30, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 | May 2, 2020 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 9.63% | 10.19% | 10.92% | 10.30% | 10.31% | 8.89% | 8.84% | 7.34% | 7.21% | 8.60% | 11.00% | 15.57% | 16.62% | 15.97% | 16.76% | 16.73% | 12.76% | 11.65% | 10.35% | 8.91% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 7.08% | 7.47% | 8.01% | 7.49% | 7.48% | 6.46% | 6.34% | 5.22% | 5.21% | 6.20% | 8.05% | 11.52% | 12.91% | 12.46% | 12.28% | 12.25% | 8.52% | 7.54% | 7.34% | 6.18% |
| Return on total capital | 38.15% | 41.56% | 42.93% | 41.71% | 43.17% | 40.58% | 39.78% | 33.49% | 34.69% | 43.97% | 55.01% | 73.99% | 72.72% | 65.51% | 60.28% | 58.79% | 45.17% | 43.97% | 39.35% | 35.59% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 27.89% | 30.16% | 31.10% | 29.84% | 30.81% | 29.02% | 28.13% | 23.45% | 24.75% | 31.29% | 39.88% | 54.37% | 54.15% | 49.13% | 42.45% | 41.32% | 30.25% | 28.70% | 28.00% | 24.80% |
Based on the profitability ratios of Target Corporation, we can observe the following trends:
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA): This ratio indicates the company's operating income generated from its assets. Target Corporation's Operating ROA has fluctuated over the periods analyzed, showing an overall increasing trend from May 2020 to July 2021. However, there was a slight decrease in the ratio from July 2021 to February 2025.
2. Return on Assets (ROA): ROA measures the company's overall profitability in relation to its total assets. Target Corporation's ROA also experienced fluctuations, with a notable increase from May 2020 to January 2022, followed by a slight decline in the ratio till February 2025.
3. Return on Total Capital: This ratio indicates the return the company generates from its total capital, including debt and equity. Target Corporation's Return on Total Capital showed an increasing trend from May 2020 to January 2022, with a peak in April 2022. However, there was a decline in the ratio from April 2022 to February 2025.
4. Return on Equity (ROE): ROE measures the return generated on shareholders' equity. Target Corporation's ROE displayed a similar pattern to ROA, showing an upward trend till January 2022 and a subsequent decline up to February 2025.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Target Corporation demonstrate variations over the periods examined, with some periods showing improvement while others indicate a decline in profitability. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to closely monitor these ratios to assess the company's financial performance and sustainability.